Merged his staffing company French Ecco with Klaus Jacobs' Swiss Adia in 1996 to create Adecco. Now one of world's largest employment agencies, with $28 billion in sales. Per Swiss law, stepped down as co-chairman of Adecco in 2005 at age 73 and is now honorary president. Keeps busy on the boards of Akila Finance and security systems provider Securitas. Lives as a tax exile in London. Partner Klaus Jacobs died in September 2008.